A fatal in-flight medical emergency on a Jet2 flight from Tenerife to Nottingham resulted in the death of a passenger, highlighting the challenges of managing medical emergencies at altitude.
A Jet2 Passenger Dies in Medical Emergency on Flight from Tenerife to Nottingham
A medical emergency aboard a “Jet2” flight from Tenerife to Nottingham resulted in the death of a passenger. The aircraft executed an emergency landing at Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport in Spain’s Galician capital on Friday afternoon.
Jet2 is a British low-cost airline based in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Founded in 1983 as Channel Island Helicopters, the company has since grown to become one of the largest and most successful airlines in the UK.
Jet2 operates a fleet of over 100 aircraft, offering scheduled flights from several UK airports to destinations across Europe, the Mediterranean, and North Africa.
The airline is known for its affordable fares, friendly service, and extensive range of holiday packages.
The flight crew alerted air traffic control about a severe medical situation involving a male passenger in his seventies, necessitating an immediate diversion to mainland Spain. Despite emergency response preparations, including an ambulance stationed at the terminal, medical personnel pronounced the passenger deceased upon the aircraft’s landing.
A medical emergency is a sudden, severe condition that requires immediate attention from a healthcare professional.
Symptoms may include severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding.
In the US, 9-1-1 is typically called to report emergencies.
The American Heart Association recommends CPR training for all adults.
According to the CDC, over 140 million emergency department visits occur annually in the US.
This incident follows a series of fatal incidents aboard Jet2 flights, highlighting the challenges of managing medical emergencies at altitude. In September 2024, a male passenger experienced cardiac arrest shortly after departure on Flight LS3214 from Bourgas to Liverpool. The flight crew diverted to Cologne, Germany, where medical teams confirmed the passenger’s death upon landing.
A similar tragedy occurred on January 2, 2024, when crew members discovered a deceased passenger in the aircraft lavatory during Flight LS918 from Tenerife to Manchester. The discovery prompted an emergency landing in Cork, Ireland. Fellow passengers criticized the crew’s initial response, with one stating that “_the crew was dismissive towards him.”
Another incident on April 2, 2023, involved Flight LS756 from Tenerife to Manchester. The aircraft diverted to Cornwall Airport Newquay after a female passenger required urgent medical attention approximately three hours into the journey.
The deceased passenger’s nationality has not been disclosed by officials, and both Jet2 and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office remain pending comment on the incident.
